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RE62 TLZ

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,668 mi
Last recorded187,668 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 TLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 187,668 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 184,272 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 181,106 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 176,426 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 176,425 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror ()

Pass 26 Nov 2021 171,675 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 167,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2.8mm also has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 167,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2.8mm also has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 160,853 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 160,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 150,813 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroried

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 150,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust clamp corroried

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 142,528 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 115,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 83,053 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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RE62 TLZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 86,713 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE62 TLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RE62 TLZ registered?

RE62 TLZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 4 December 2012.

Is RE62 TLZ safe to buy?

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